A Partner with City of Atlanta Police Battle with Cancer

January 21, 2010

The City of Atlanta Police Department’s K-9 Murphy has lost his battle with cancer over the holidays. K-9 Murphy was a 9 year old chocolate Labrador Retriever who along with his brother K-9 Max followed in his father’s footsteps as a Narcotics Detection Canine. In his career he performed 1789 calls for service. In addition to the Atlanta Police Department he assisted numerous Federal Agencies.
 
While certifying annually, K-9 Murphy had consistently placed high in the United States Police K-9 Association competitions. He took first place overall during a National event in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi in March of 2004.
 
During his last year he continued working through his cancer treatments. This was made possible by Dr. Hamilton and his staff at the Georgia Veterinary Specialists, in Sandy Springs. We also would like to thank, Dr Nath and her staff at the Buckhead Animal Clinic in Atlanta.
 
In his career, the total number recovered was $5,014,039.00 in US currency and narcotics. In addition 38 guns were removed from the streets of Atlanta.
 
In 1996, Caroline and Willie Allen of Conyers GA, donated their dog Coal to the City of Atlanta.   K-9 Coal worked for 7 years and upon his retirement his son K-9 Murphy took his place.  K-9 Coal and his 2 sons, K-9 Murphy and K-9 Max are responsible for recovering over $20,000,000.00 in US currency and narcotics and 100 plus weapons taken off the streets of Atlanta. This was all possible by the generous donation made by the Allens 13 years ago.
 
On January 21, 2010 K-9 Murphy will be laid to rest next to his father at the Shugart’s Deceased Pet Care Cemetery Oak Rest Pet Gardens in Bethlehem…..and K-9 Max is enjoying his well deserved and long overdue retirement.
 

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